GRE Word List

ELLIPTICAL

of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse

The meaning of the word elliptical is of, relating to, or shaped like an ellipse.

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WordMeaning
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
ballasta heavy substance (such as rocks or water) placed in such a way as to improve stability and control (as of the draft of a ship or the buoyancy of a balloon or submarine)
forfeitsomething forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
biennialoccurring every two years
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to
pejorativea word or phrase that has negative connotations (see connotation
beatitudea state of utmost bliss